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/ken"tay/, n.a colorful fabric of Ghanaian origin: often worn as a symbol of African-American pride.[1955-60; < Ashanti]
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Kente — Mann an traditionellem Kente Webstuhl, im Hintergrund Kentestoffe E … Deutsch Wikipedia
kente — ˈkenˌtā, ˌte, tə, ˈkān ; ˌ ̷ ̷ ˈ ̷ ̷ noun ( s) Usage: sometimes capitalized Etymology: Twi kenté : a cloth made especially in Ghana and usually consisting of narrow strips sewn together in geometric patterns called also kente cloth … Useful english dictionary
kente — noun see kente cloth … New Collegiate Dictionary
kente — noun A type of fabric made of interwoven cloth strips, native to the country of Ghana. Syn: kente cloth … Wiktionary
Kente cloth — Kente cloth, known locally as nwentoma, is a type of fabric made of interwoven woven cloth strips and is native to the country of Ghana, where it was first developed in the 12th century. Etymology The kente cloth is of the Ashanti people. It is a … Wikipedia
kente cloth — [ken′tā, ken′tə] n. a fabric made esp. in Ghana, woven in strips of brightly patterned bands interspersed with bands of black * * * … Universalium
kente cloth — [ken′tā, ken′tə] n. a fabric made esp. in Ghana, woven in strips of brightly patterned bands interspersed with bands of black … English World dictionary
kente cloth — noun Etymology: Twi kenté Date: 1957 colorfully patterned cloth traditionally woven by hand in Ghana called also kente … New Collegiate Dictionary
Kente, Gibson — ▪ 2005 “Bra Gib” South African playwright (b. July 23, 1932, East London, S.Af. d. Nov. 7, 2004, Soweto, S.Af.), introduced musical theatre to the impoverished townships of South Africa. Considered the founding father of black township… … Universalium
kente cloth — noun see kente … Useful english dictionary
